Media MonitorSUBSCRIBE 114919 total results. Showing results 1721 to 1740 «838485868788899091Next ›Last » Researchers call for wider use of Naloxone after Police Scotland success in saving lives and building trust An Edinburgh Napier University evaluation of Police Scotland’s roll-out of Naloxone found the approach had helped to save lives and build trust with communities; Policing Insight’s Sarah Gibbons spoke to two of those involved in the evaluation, Visiting Professor and former Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Gary Ritchie, and Dr Inga Heyman, Associate Professor of Policing and Public Health, who argue that the more people should be training and equipped with the anti-overdose drug. Policing Insight - Subscription at source 20/4/2026 Feature, Innovation, Interview “They need to be taught a lesson”: police officer rationalisations in dismissal reviews Open Access Purpose: A dismissed Victoria Police officer or protective services officer has the option to seek a review by the Police Registration and Services Board. The Board must then review to affirm the decision to dismiss unless it is satisfied that the Victoria Police decision to do so was “harsh, unjust or unreasonable”. This research analyses 59 Review Decisions made by the Board between 2014 and 2024. Design/methodology/approach: All Review Decisions are published online unless there are grounds to suppress. This research analyses the Review Decision reports using Sykes and Matza’s neutralisation framework to explore police rationalisations of their misconduct during employment review board hearings. While some Review Decisions included verbatim statements made by officers, our content analysis largely relies on documentary analysis of published reports written by board members. Findings: The analysis reveals that the dismissed police officers and protective services officers, like everyone else, use rationalisations to justify behaviours that contradict their moral standards and the norms they work to protect. Our analysis provides insights for initial and ongoing training in police ethics, as well as behavioural and cultural evaluations and interventions, by examining the rationalisations used in cases of police misconduct. Originality/value: This research is the first to apply Sykes and Matza’s neutralisation framework in exploring police rationalisations of misconduct during employment review board hearings. Policing: An International Journal 20/4/2026 Research article Bill giving police new powers needs stricter limits, Privacy Commissioner says NEW ZEALAND: The Privacy Commissioner says a bill empowering police to gather intelligence needs stricter limits because "we've seen this all before". The public has until Wednesday to make submissions on the Policing Amendment Bill. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 20/4/2026 News New South East Regional lead for Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime A new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) has taken up post as the new South East Regional lead for Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime. Police Professional 20/4/2026 News Expanding capabilities for AI-powered voice analytics AI-powered voice analytics are transforming lawful intelligence operations by replacing rules-based, batch processing with real-time, adaptive AI models. Using advanced speech-to-text and natural language processing, SS8’s Intellego XT platform makes voice data searchable, multilingual, and context-aware, enabling investigators to rapidly triage conversations, detect meaningful threats, and uncover insights at scale. Policing Insight 20/4/2026 Advertisement, Feature Police officer struck by own vehicle on M8 motorway An officer from Police Scotland has been taken to hospital after being struck by his own police vehicle on the M8 motorway. Police Professional 20/4/2026 News CNC leads multi-force legal mock trial event The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) has led a unique training opportunity aimed at those who manage the investigation of civil claims for compensation resulting from health and safety incidents. Police Professional 20/4/2026 News Viewpoint: the court isn’t always the better option Jonathan Hussey, managing director of Red Snapper Managed Services, responds to recent criticism of Out of Court Resolutions operated by police forces. The Magistrates’ Association’s new position statement on Out-of-Court Resolutions lands with a now-familiar framing: a “shadow justice system” operating without oversight, eroding open justice, expanding into territory where the bench should sit. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/4/2026 Feature, Opinion Met sergeant sacked after drink driving and smelling of alcohol on duty A sergeant supervising protection of the Iranian embassy in London has been dismissed after turning up drunk for duty. Sergeant Paul Barrett has been dismissed without notice after his behaviour was found to have amounted to gross misconduct. Police Oracle - Subscription at source 20/4/2026 News BAPCO 2026: The big themes shaping policing In this Policing TV roundup from BAPCO 2026 at the Coventry Arena, a range of speakers share what is front of mind across policing, emergency services and public safety technology. From collaboration and supplier engagement to police reform, AI in control rooms, frontline efficiency and the future of communications, the event offers a snapshot of the ideas and innovations shaping the sector right now. The video features voices from Virgin Media O2 Business, TechUK, Untrite, the Emergency Services Network, Zebra Technologies and others, highlighting both the scale of change underway and the opportunities for closer partnership across policing and industry. It is a fast-moving look at what BAPCO brings together — people, technology and practical conversations about the future of emergency services PolicingTV 20/4/2026 Feature, Video Officer left feeling suicidal after giving birth calls for support A Hampshire Police Constable who was left suicidal after a traumatic birth has called for more support for new parents struggling with mental health. Police Professional 19/4/2026 News From burning bins to building bridges: how restorative justice helped one woman after Southport riots Stacey Vint was a long-time addict when she was arrested in Middlesbrough, now she speaks publicly about her experience The Guardian 19/4/2026 News Online crime as serious and organised crime: a view from Britain’s law enforcement Serious Organised Crime (SOC) offences include high-value fraud and other financial crimes, and cybercrime. Until 2015, UK law did not consider cybercrime a SOC. Rising levels of SOC now impact more people in the UK than any other national security threat. UK law enforcement adopted the 4Ps (Protect, Prevent, Pursue and Prepare) strategy from counter-terrorism to tackle cybercrime. This paper is based on a study examining how law enforcement handles online crime (cyber-dependent and cyber-enabled crime). The study interviewed 23 law enforcement officers and 20 service providers, support organisations and victims of online crime. Participants revealed that UK law enforcement considered cybercrime a SOC after the 2017 WannaCry attack. Team Cyber UK has flourished, but now Organised Criminal Groups (OCGs) are operating successful business models committing cybercrime and fraud. OCG’s involvement and increasing levels of online crime have seemingly overwhelmed UK policing’s resources despite the increased resources in Team Cyber. Global Crime 19/4/2026 Research article Five Ways Ireland’s Daniel Kinahan changed the global drug trade Kinahan was one of the last "visible" drug lords. From drug deals with Hezbollah to forming a Super Cartel, from promoting boxing champions to a lavish life in Dubai, this is how he played the game. World of Crime 19/4/2026 Analysis, Feature NZPA president has heard ‘anecdotally’ staff received threats amid police pay bargaining NEW ZEALAND: The president of the Police Association says he's heard "anecdotally" of reports that staff have been threatened in regards to police's code of conduct amid a police pay bargaining campaign. Steve Watt said members had a right to be part of a union and to campaign for what they believed they deserved. RNZ (Radio New Zealand) 19/4/2026 News Twenty protesters arrested for violating Queensland’s ban on pro-Palestinian phrases AUSTRALIA: Pro-Palestinian protesters have been arrested for chanting "from the river to the sea", a day after a John Farnham flash mob sang a similar phrase. SBS News (Australia) 19/4/2026 News Senior Met police officer who gave emotional TV address ‘among 11 facing probe over Wimbledon school crash that killed two girls’ Clair Kelland is one of 11 officers from Scotland Yard facing a probe by the police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) The Standard 19/4/2026 News ‘No child should be held in a police cell’: Children’s Commissioner concerned by custody stats NEW ZEALAND: Advocates say young people should only be held in police custody as a ‘last resort’, but the numbers suggest it is continuing to happen frequently. Stewart Sowman-Lund reports. The Post (New Zealand) - Subscription at source 18/4/2026 News Police union ‘farce’ as boss removed from top job AUSTRALIA: The WA Police Union is turning into an industrial farce, icing its under-investigation president weeks after a decision to keep him in the job triggered... The West Australian (Australia) - Subscription at source 18/4/2026 News B.C. AI program to help police ‘track and trace’ street drugs CANADA: B.C. has announced a new AI-assisted 'track and trace' pilot program to help police identify geographic origins and patterns in the illicit drug trade in hopes of saving lives and breaking up narcotics rings. CBC News (Canada) 18/4/2026 News, Video «838485868788899091Next ›Last » Upcoming events View all events
